The summer of 2026 is approaching fast. For media houses and newsrooms, the upcoming global soccer tournament in North America represents the ultimate opportunity for traffic, but also the ultimate logistical nightmare.With 48 teams, more matches than ever before, and...
Did you know that…? Fascinating facts from major sports events around the world!
We all know that STATSCORE loves sport. Just for you, we have decided to look at some fun, interesting facts, from the biggest, sporting events in the world. FIFA World Cup We just couldn't get away from the fact that the FIFA World Cup had to be number one on the...
How do football clubs use sports data?
Expected goals, GPS transmitters, coefficients, charts, heatmaps - all of them have become permanent features of football dictionary of hardcore sports data enthusiasts. But does it match the way of thinking about data in well-organized football clubs? Let's find out...
Sports and the City – which European cities have the most football teams?
Football is definitely the most popular sport in Europe, both when it comes to the number of fans and participants. So, which European cities host the highest numbers of professional football clubs competing at the top level and below? Let's find out with STATSCORE!...
What are the 5 most popular sports in Nigeria?
As the most populous country in Africa (and the seventh most populous in the world), Nigeria is home to some of the continents' greatest athletes and most popular competitions. What are the most popular sports in Nigeria? Let's find out with STATSCORE! Nigerian fans...
Sports and the City – which US cities are home to the highest number of sports franchises?
What would Boston be without the Celtics? New York without the Yankees? Chicago without the Bears? It’s hard to imagine! In fact, a lot of major league teams in the US grew to be integral parts of their city’s identity. Let’s take a look at the most sports-crazy...
What are the 5 most popular sports in India?
With over 1 billion people, India is the second most populated country in the world. The country's unique history and diversified culture are reflected in the large variety of mainstream and local sports played and followed by its inhabitants. Which are the most...
EURO 2021 – who will benefit from the postponement?
EURO 2020, as almost every major sporting event planned for this year, fell prey to the coronavirus outbreak. It was a real kick in the guts for fans, teams, and businesses around Europe. However, when the dust settles, there will likely be some winners emerging from...
Ball possession in football – how it’s calculated and how it matters
Nowadays, when you're watching a broadcast of a match on TV, you see a lot of additional information scrolling through your screen. One of the first pieces of data to have been presented in such a way - since the clock and score were no longer enough - was the ball...
Baseball – the game of numbers. What are its most important stats?
As we all know, the start of the Major League Baseball's 2020 regular season had to be postponed. For all of you who love that amazing sport, and for those who want to learn more about it, we've got something special! STATSCORE takes a deep look at the most important...
Copa América – history in numbers
In a little more than three months Copa América, one of the most prestigious international football competitions in the world, will kick off. Let’s have a little preview of what awaits us by looking at the fascinating data from the tournament’s rich history! Find out...





